Questions to ask potential employers during job interviews
So what is a good question? Well, it basically depends on the position you are interviewing for and how the interview has gone thus far. Ordinarily, you will get the opportunity to ask questions after you have been interviewed; so, if your interview has been sour up to this point, this will be the only chance you get to redeem yourself. On the contrary, if you feel that you have had a good interview, then you have to maintain this perception.
Is Your Competitor Better At Dating?
Imagine that you are asked to interview with an architectural or engineering firm. The corporate recruiter tells you “The interview will last 45 minutes. There are 5 candidates coming in to interview for 1 opening. You have 45 minutes to talk to the hiring authority. We will let you know in a couple of weeks [...]
Profile Engineer – Dr. Wernher von Braun
This week’s profile engineer is Dr. Wernher von Braun, a German-American rocket scientist, astronautics engineer and space architect. Dr. Wernher von Braun moved to the United States following a well orchestrated surrender of 500 top German rocket scientists following the Allied capture of the V-2 rocket complex he was the leader of. The V-2 was [...]
Unhappy Civil Engineering Employees
Over the past several years, civil engineering employers were faced with dwindling backlogs, staff layoffs, benefit plan cuts and reductions in job fees. This year, those employers are now confronted with a “new” issue: unhappy staff. The Charlotte Observer ran an AP article in January of this year. It cited study statistical findings: …only 45 [...]
How to write effective and convincing proposals
As an engineer you will at one point be required to write proposals. These documents might be RFPs, contract negotiation or request for financing for a project. Whichever one you might be tasked with writing, you should be concise and cover all the pertinent details. This guide provides several tips on how you should approach [...]
Profile Engineer – Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Isambard is also the only engineer to master all areas of engineering having achieved many ‘firsts’ in major engineering categories that existed in the era of steam and iron. Long before the Chanel Tunnel, Brunel was the first to build a tunnel under a navigable river.
7 tips on how to work well in a team environment
In today’s fast paced world, you will hardly find any job within an engineering organization that requires you to work individually. When you work in a team, it is important to know that the success of your team translates to your overall success. It may not be easy to work in team, especially when the [...]
Tips on successful networking
Networking is all about nurturing productive relationships. This guide shows you how to.
» 1. No Assumptions
» 2. Relax
» 3. Listen
» 4. Find a common interest
» 5. Be Impressive
» 6. Make a graceful exit
» 7. Follow through
» 8. Personal Touch
» 9. Harvest
» 10. Become a resource
The best and most comprehensive guide on interviewing
An interviewing guide providing the most commonly used interviewing tactics for engineers and other professionals.
10 essential networking tips
An insightful list of 10 often-overlooked networking basics. A must for job seekers and serious-minded professionals looking to cultivate long-lasting and productive relationships.
Guide to help you prepare for the most common types of interviews
Some of the most common interviewing techniques you will encounter in your job search.
An engineer’s guide to managing project changes
Upfront project scope definition is critical. However, it is unrealistic to expect that once a project is defined, the project will not change in scope, cost, or schedule. Change is inevitable. So, change has to be embraced and properly managed. Agreeing to how changes will be handled is an important part of scope definition and contract negotiations.
10 common interviewing techniques used by engineering companies
A must read for all job seekers. Provides an informative list of ten common interviewing techniques and highlights crucial insights on how to research for and approach interviews.
Taking advantage of new opportunities in uncertain economic times
An engineer’s guide pointing out alternatives to engineering and how to take advantage of opportunities while planning for the future.
Outsourcing That’s In
CivilEngineeringCentral.com contributor Bryan Jay Burke discusses the issue of “Outsourcing” of engineering. He views outsourcing/subcontracting as a viable option for meeting staffing needs. It is something that every firm should have in its toolbox to face the economy
Are You Delaying Taking the P.E. Test or Getting Another Certification….Why?
A helpful article by a Certified Professional Career Development Coach which gives tips on how to overcome “blocks” that lead you to postpone moving forward on getting your PE or LEED certification.
10 things you MUST do before you begin searching for an engineering job
Searching for a job can sometimes be the most frustrating and disappointing process you can ever go through. This list provides the top 10 things mostly overlooked by job-seekers to make the experience more tolerable.
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